Starnes, who frequently pontificates on what he sees as the decline of "traditional values," wrote that Trump won over a lot of Christian voters by promising to be bolder in his acknowledgment of the ubiquitous holiday.

“We’re getting near that beautiful Christmas season that people don’t talk about anymore. They don’t use the word Christmas because it’s not politically correct,” said Trump at the Values Voter Summit in October. “Guess what? We’re saying Merry Christmas again.”

You can see more about how Trump has championed the ideals of Christmas in the video at the top of the page.

Former President Barack Obama was viewed by Starnes and others on the extreme right as being hostile to Christian interests and no friend of the Christmas season.

During the Obama presidency, the First Family's holiday cards did not include the word "Christmas," instead opting to wish for the recipient's "health and happiness" and "warmth and joy" or using language like "Seasons Greetings."

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Theresa Ross of South Toms River shows her support for the president. A rally in support of President Donald Trump takes place on the south end of the Seaside Heights boardwalk. Hundreds of people voiced their support during the Make America Great Again march.
Seaside Heights, NJ
Saturday, March 24, 2017
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Doug Hood

A rally in support of President Donald Trump takes place on the south end of the Seaside Heights boardwalk. Hundreds of people voiced their support during the Make America Great Again march.
Seaside Heights, NJ
Saturday, March 24, 2017
@dhoodhood
Doug Hood

A rally in support of President Donald Trump takes place on the south end of the Seaside Heights boardwalk. Hundreds of people voiced their support during the Make America Great Again march.
Seaside Heights, NJ
Saturday, March 24, 2017
@dhoodhood
Doug Hood

Barbara Myrick of Edison shows support for the president. A rally in support of President Donald Trump takes place on the south end of the Seaside Heights boardwalk. Hundreds of people voiced their support during the Make America Great Again march.
Seaside Heights, NJ
Saturday, March 24, 2017
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Doug Hood

Robin Gibbon of Hackettstown waves a flag. A rally in support of President Donald Trump takes place on the south end of the Seaside Heights boardwalk. Hundreds of people voiced their support during the Make America Great Again march.
Seaside Heights, NJ
Saturday, March 24, 2017
@dhoodhood
Doug Hood

A rally in support of President Donald Trump takes place on the south end of the Seaside Heights boardwalk. Hundreds of people voiced their support during the Make America Great Again march.
Seaside Heights, NJ
Saturday, March 24, 2017
@dhoodhood
Doug Hood

Bruce Rigby of Flemington shows support for the president. A rally in support of President Donald Trump takes place on the south end of the Seaside Heights boardwalk. Hundreds of people voiced their support during the Make America Great Again march.
Seaside Heights, NJ
Saturday, March 24, 2017
@dhoodhood
Doug Hood

A rally in support of President Donald Trump takes place on the south end of the Seaside Heights boardwalk. Hundreds of people voiced their support during the Make America Great Again march.
Seaside Heights, NJ
Saturday, March 24, 2017
@dhoodhood
Doug Hood

A rally in support of President Donald Trump takes place on the south end of the Seaside Heights boardwalk. Hundreds of people voiced their support during the Make America Great Again march.
Seaside Heights, NJ
Saturday, March 24, 2017
@dhoodhood
Doug Hood

A rally in support of President Donald Trump takes place on the south end of the Seaside Heights boardwalk. Hundreds of people voiced their support during the Make America Great Again march.
Seaside Heights, NJ
Saturday, March 24, 2017
@dhoodhood
Doug Hood

A rally in support of President Donald Trump takes place on the south end of the Seaside Heights boardwalk. Hundreds of people voiced their support during the Make America Great Again march.
Seaside Heights, NJ
Saturday, March 24, 2017
@dhoodhood
Doug Hood

A rally in support of President Donald Trump takes place on the south end of the Seaside Heights boardwalk. Hundreds of people voiced their support during the Make America Great Again march.
Seaside Heights, NJ
Saturday, March 24, 2017
@dhoodhood
Doug Hood

A rally in support of President Donald Trump takes place on the south end of the Seaside Heights boardwalk. Hundreds of people voiced their support during the Make America Great Again march.
Seaside Heights, NJ
Saturday, March 24, 2017
@dhoodhood
Doug Hood

A rally in support of President Donald Trump takes place on the south end of the Seaside Heights boardwalk. Hundreds of people voiced their support during the Make America Great Again march.
Seaside Heights, NJ
Saturday, March 24, 2017
@dhoodhood
Doug Hood

A rally in support of President Donald Trump takes place on the south end of the Seaside Heights boardwalk. Hundreds of people voiced their support during the Make America Great Again march.
Seaside Heights, NJ
Saturday, March 24, 2017
@dhoodhood
Doug Hood

A rally in support of President Donald Trump takes place on the south end of the Seaside Heights boardwalk. Hundreds of people voiced their support during the Make America Great Again march.
Seaside Heights, NJ
Saturday, March 24, 2017
@dhoodhood
Doug Hood

A rally in support of President Donald Trump takes place on the south end of the Seaside Heights boardwalk. Hundreds of people voiced their support during the Make America Great Again march.
Seaside Heights, NJ
Saturday, March 24, 2017
@dhoodhood
Doug Hood

A rally in support of President Donald Trump takes place on the south end of the Seaside Heights boardwalk. Hundreds of people voiced their support during the Make America Great Again march.
Seaside Heights, NJ
Saturday, March 24, 2017
@dhoodhood
Doug Hood